Compliance Examiner Deputy Chief

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Compliance Examiner Deputy Chief to lead financial examinations and supervise staff in the Office of Financial Solvency. You will shape examination policies, oversee reports for NAIC accreditation, and coordinate with regulators on multistate actions.

This role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of insurance financials, and the ability to address findings with agency leadership. On-site role in Baton Rouge with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance management, financial operations, or insurance.
• Experience must include supervisory responsibility at the level described.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate financial examinations of insurers to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
• Supervise in-house and contract examiners, assign work, evaluate performance, and train staff.
• Develop and implement examination policies, procedures, and standards for consistency.
• Oversee examination reports and NAIC accreditation documentation.
• Coordinate with NAIC and other regulators on multistate examinations and regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Financial examinations

Supervisory leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics

Advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business/public administration, management, economics, statistics

CPA/CFE/CIA designation

Job description

This promotional opportunity is limited to current employees of the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Compliance Examiner Deputy Chief to join the Office of Financial Solvency/Financial Examinations/Field Division. This position assists in overseeing the Department's financial examination program, supervising examination staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable insurance laws, regulations, and financial standards.

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:

• Eight years of experience in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance management, financial operations, or insurance; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus nine semester hours in accounting and an additional fifteen semester hours in accounting, economics, finance, business law, insurance, statistics, financial analysis, or money and banking plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance management, financial operations, or insurance; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with nine semester hours in accounting and an additional fifteen semester hours in accounting, economics, finance, business law, insurance, statistics, financial analysis, or money and banking plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance management, financial operations, or insurance; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance management, financial operations, or insurance; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, auditing, finance, business or public administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance management, financial operations, or insurance; OR
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Financial Examiner (CFE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance management, financial operations, or insurance.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

As a Compliance Examiner Deputy Chief in the Office of Financial Solvency/Financial Examinations/Field Division, you will/may:

• Direct and coordinate financial examinations of insurers to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and financial standards.
• Supervise in-house and contract financial examiners, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing training.
• Develop and implement examination policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Oversee examination reports and documentation supporting NAIC accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate with the NAIC and other state insurance regulators on multistate examinations and regulatory matters.
• Meet with insurance company representatives and other stakeholders to address examination findings and resolve regulatory concerns.
• Advise agency leadership on insurers' financial condition, examination findings, and regulatory issues.
• Conduct complex examinations, assist with administrative functions, and perform other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Division/Location: Office of Financial Solvency/Financial Examinations/Field Division

Appointment Type: Promotional - limited to current employees of the Louisiana Department of Insurance

Career Progression:This position will be filled as a Compliance Examiner Deputy Chief

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dr. Phillip Donagriche

Human Resources Division

Louisiana Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 94214

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.